slavernijtentoonstelling
Syllables
sla-ver-nij-ten-toon-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈslaːvərnɛi̯tənˌtoːnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ten + slaver-toon-stel + -nij-ling
The word 'slavernijtentoonstelling' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables: sla-ver-nij-ten-toon-stel-ling. The primary stress falls on 'toon'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and treating diphthongs as single units. The word is morphologically complex, built from roots and suffixes denoting slavery and exhibition.
Definitions
- 1
An exhibition about slavery.
Slavery exhibition
“De slavernijtentoonstelling in Amsterdam trok veel bezoekers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('toon').
Syllables
sla — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nij — Diphthong followed by consonant.. ten — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. toon — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. stel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ling — Consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
ten
Derived from the preposition 'ten' (to, for). Old Dutch origin.
slaver-toon-stel
Combination of roots: 'slaven' (to enslave), 'tonen' (to show), 'stel' (set, collection). Proto-Germanic and Old Dutch origins.
-nij-ling
Nominalizing suffixes indicating state/condition and place/event. Dutch origin.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch generally prefers syllables ending in vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs typically form a single syllable unit.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up by vowels.
- Compound word syllabification can have some flexibility, but the provided breakdown is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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